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Chapter 408 411 Riding the Wind
A wild deer was besieged by five or six hungry wolves, and the throat was bitten by the strongest among them, while the other hungry wolves devoured its limbs, but it still couldn't hold on, exerting all the strength left in its life.

Shen Mu took out the long sword on his back, and was about to go downhill to slaughter the wolf, he was pulled by Xu Ziling and said: "It's finished, saving it just makes it suffer more."

Shen Mu turned his face away, sighed bitterly and was speechless.

The wild deer finally fell down, and the sound of the wolf's teeth grinding and biting was unbearable to hear.

The two retreated to a distance and sat down slumped.

The cold wind blows on the face.

Xu Ziling said with emotion: "The beasts in nature are like that. They all struggle for survival. The deer eats grass, and the wolf eats it. It's hard to say who is right and who is wrong, so I have to blame God's arrangement. But you can see it It was very uncomfortable.”

Shen Mu said: "This is called the law of the jungle. It's not like this between human beings. It's just that the forms are more ever-changing, the reasons for the actions are more complex, and the scale is much larger. Like Bai Qi and Xiang Yu in ancient times, they frequently buried whole batches of surrendered troops alive, isn't it?" Is it more cruel?"

Xu Ziling shook his head and said, "I will never do such a thing."

Shen Mu said: "I know you won't be so cruel, but I want to ask you a question."

Xu Ziling wondered, "What's the problem?"

Shen Mu said: "We saw a deer being killed by a pack of wolves, and felt sad and unbearable, but why are we completely indifferent to the death of an ant? Both of them lost their lives and died tragically. There is no difference in essence."

Xu Ziling scratched his head and said, "Well... Hey! Ants are different from deer. Deer died too badly! They were eaten alive like this."

Shen Mu sighed: "The difference lies in this feeling of substitution. The deer is closer and similar to us than the tiny ants. We know and understand it much more than the ants. When we see it biting the throat, we will infer This kind of empathy for the tragedy of our own throat being eaten is the source of compassion. If it is our own kind who are eaten alive by wolves, the feeling will be more profound, because we can fully empathize with it, even from the victim's expression Judging the pain and terror of his death."

"Ding dong, congratulations to the host, the setup was successful and you got 9000 points."

Xu Ziling gasped and said, "Stop talking! It's really scary."

Shen Mu said: "I just want to remind you that war is the most terrible thing in the world. Not only is there no compassion, it is also unreasonable. Father, son and brother can kill each other."

It was getting dark.

Shen Mu stood up, and said: "We have wasted a lot of time, and we have to hurry to meet up with Zhan Dao and others."

The two packed up their feelings and rushed towards the Yellow River at full speed.

Under the new moon, the big river was rushing and heading east. There were no boats or people on both sides of the river, which was tens of feet wide, and the snow was vast.

The two of them lay in the shadows of a rocky beach, both deeply puzzled.

Suddenly, more than a dozen three-masted giant ships sailed downstream from Chang'an.

Xu Ziling stared dumbfounded, gasped and said, "It's all Tang Dynasty warships."

Shen Mu's scalp was numb and he said, "Didn't you send a large army to encircle us?"

A total of [-] giant ships passed before their eyes, all black lights and black flames, exuding a mysterious atmosphere, no soldiers were seen on the deck, and no one inspected both sides of the strait, piles of piles were piled up on the deck Object, covered with tarpaulin.

When the giant ship went far away, Shen Mu's expression became incomparably dignified, and he said in a deep voice, "Young Master Ling, what do you see?"

Xu Ziling said: "The Li faction has taken care of Yang Wengan, maybe Li Shimin will become the crown prince."

Shen Mu smiled wryly and said: "It's called the heroes who see the same thing. These warships have a very deep draft, and they must be loaded with food and luggage. Sigh! Li Xiaozi's trick is really brilliant, and he used us to cover up. The truth is that he is going to Attack Luoyang."

Xu Ziling nodded in agreement.

You must know that Li Shimin has always been determined to attack Luoyang as the foundation for his eastward advance. However, due to the power struggle within the Li Clan, Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji, etc. feared that his power would increase greatly after he left the customs, he would not be controlled, and he would even become emperor on his own, so they have been doing their best to prevent him from attacking Luoyang. He marched east.

After the failure of Yang Wenqian's restoration, Jiancheng and Yuanji must be implicated, and Li Shimin's power is restored. As long as Li Yuan nods, no one can stop him from planning his long-term eastward plan.

The three armies have not moved, and the food and grass go first.Li Shimin then used the pretext of chasing the two men and prohibiting night flights, but in fact he secretly transported grain, grass and siege equipment out of Guanzhong to deploy an attack on Luoyang.

If Luoyang falls, even if Shen Mu takes the entire Duke Yang's treasury back to Pengliang, it will be superfluous, not to mention that Li Shimin believes that Shen Mu did not get the Duke Yang's treasury.

Li Shimin ordered Li Shiji to return to the outside of the pass, insisting on intercepting Shen Mu's Yunbao team, but he saw the situation clearly, and as soon as the internal troubles were wiped out, he immediately took advantage of the opportunity to attack Luoyang.Li Shimin is the only one in the world with such a bold mind.Jian Jiancheng and Yuanji must have lost their power. Li Shimin's world is in the pass, and if someone comes to deal with them, it will be Li Shimin's.

Shen Mu thought for a while, then sighed: "After leaving the customs, we will break up!"

Xu Ziling nodded.

The rolling river continued to flow eastward, representing the prestige of the Li family army, and it was sweeping eastward.

"Ding!"

After clinking glasses, the two drank the spirits in one gulp, and immediately turned to the rich dishes on the table to heal their almost starving stomachs.

This is a restaurant in Taolin City on the south bank of the Great River outside the Guan. After arriving, I realized that tonight was actually the tenth night of the Lunar New Year. Calculating the time, the two of them practiced kung fu for at least three days and three nights in the snow. I can't believe it.

In any case, the three-day delay prevented them from being hunted by the enemy, and everyone mistakenly thought that they had escaped from Guanzhong.

The two then attached themselves to the bottom of a warship going out of the customs by virtue of their unique skills of holding their breath in the water, and escaped without any surprises. They went ashore after passing Tongguan and went straight to Taolin.

Taolin nominally surrendered to the Tang family, but was still controlled by the local gang, and had no defenses. As long as he was willing to pay the money for the road to and from the city, the merchants could not help it.

Shen Mu poured wine for Xu Ziling, and said with a smile, "After leaving tonight, I don't know if my two brothers will see each other again."

Xu Ziling's heart tightened when he heard this, and he frowned and said, "Why are you so lacking in confidence this time, it's very different from the past."

Apart from them, there were only two tables of guests in the restaurant, which was quite deserted.

Shen Mu smiled bitterly and said: "You are a bystander, you should understand better than me. Li Xiaozi has already planned a strategy in secret, making an overall combat deployment that involves the rise and fall of the world. Compared with him, there is really a difference between Xiaohe and Wangyang."

Xu Ziling said, "You are rarely so humble."

Shen Mu's eyes sparkled brightly, he put down the jug, stared at the rippling spirits in the cup, and said in a deep voice: "This is called self-knowledge. Starting today, if I want to confront Li Xiaozi head-on, I must make a correct assessment of him. "

Looking at Xu Ziling, he said, "How many days do you think it will take Li Xiaozi to launch the East Invasion?"

Xu Ziling said: "Let's not make unnecessary guesses about this for the time being. Have you neglected the Turkic people? Zhao Deyan is definitely not interested in Yang Wengan's restoration, but he is still willing to participate, of course for the benefit of the Turkic people."

Shen Mu said in astonishment, "Do you mean that Xieli will go south in a big way?"

Xu Ziling shook his head and said: "Unless Jieli has no other choice, he will not go on an expedition and go deep into the Central Plains. He has so many minions, the best way is to use a knife to kill people. First encourage us Han people to kill each other. Take advantage of the fisherman."

Shen Mu nodded and said: "That's right, smart people speak out, but stupid people take action. These stupid people should be Liu Wuzhou and Song Jingang. If Li Yuan and Li Xiaozi are killed, Jieli will take advantage of troubled waters."

Xu Ziling said: "Li Shimin saw through this situation, so he ordered Li Shiji to go out immediately and deploy."

Shen Mu frowned and said, "Could it be that Li Shimin's mobilization was not aimed at Luoyang?"

Xu Ziling said with a smile: "If you call it caring, you will be chaotic. Li Shimin's goal is still Luoyang. But the Li family has become the target of public criticism. Any action that affects the whole body will arouse the attention and attacks of Liu Wuzhou, Dou Jiande and Wang Shichong. Only these three forces can have the power to fight in the Kanto. In the south, because our father surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, Xiao Xian, Li Zitong, etc. were oppressed. Under this favorable situation, Li Shimin did not flex his muscles. when?"

Shen Mu smiled wryly, "You seem to be more suitable and competent than me to be the young commander."

Xu Ziling said: "Stop talking nonsense. I want to remind you that Wang Shichong will never become a great weapon. Do you still want to help him guard Luoyang?"

Shen Mu sighed: "If I had other choices, how could I be willing to say a word to that old fox."

The only other option is to give up fighting for the world.

Xu Ziling raised his wine glass and said with a smile, "It's all about human effort. Li Shimin's Eastern Expedition is quite risky. Brother! I'll meet you for a drink in Luoyang later."

Shen Mu was filled with arrogance, he raised his glass to meet him with a big laugh, watched Xu Ziling drink up the wine, and said happily: "Suddenly I am full of fighting spirit again, a real man is shrouded in horse leather, as long as I can pursue my ideals to the heart's content , what a pity to die!"

Raise your glass and finish it in one gulp.

After the two separated, Shen Mu galloped along the river at full speed, his heart filled with pride.

It is really a joy in life to be able to compete in the Central Plains with Li Shimin, the most outstanding figure among the powerful Li family.

Since leaving Yangzhou, he and Xu Ziling have been living on the run, growing up amidst challenges and trials.

But in front of him is the most severe situation since his debut. Will Li Shimin, who has never really been defeated, suffer a big loss in attacking Luoyang, an important city in the world?

The crescent moon hangs high in the sky, and the tiger and tiger wind blows from the other side of the river in gusts, blowing him like he wants to ride the wind and go away.

According to the current speed, it is impossible to reach Luoyang in three or four days. The most convenient way is of course to travel by boat.

I only hate the vast river, but there are no boats coming and going. It should be affected by Li Shimin's army gathering outside the pass, which cut off the traffic to Luoyang waterway.

After turning a corner, Shen Mu came to a high cliff. Under the light of the moon, the majestic and mighty river rolled from the west, winding back and forth to the east. The scene was amazing and breathtaking.

Shen Mu couldn't help but stop, the forests on both sides of the bank meet the hills, and the mountains connect to each other, expanding infinitely in all directions, and the land is vast.

Throughout the ages, many heroes have fought bloody battles for this beautiful land to decide who is the emperor.

Today, Shen Mu will join the ranks, only in this way can he live up to this life.

Shen Mu looked around, full of ambition.

Suddenly, he found a small fishing boat moored on the far downstream bank. He was overjoyed and rushed to the target.

A light boat, lying about five feet away from the bank of the turbulent river, swayed with the waves, but was not carried downstream by the current. An old man with a long beard and five strands of beard sat on the boat. , with an elegant and simple face, wearing a generous brocade robe, it seems that his taller body than ordinary people is even more majestic.

Shen Mu frowned and cried in his heart, suddenly he shrugged, landed on the other side of the light boat, smiled at the expert sitting on the bow: "Boy Shen Mu, I'm here to say hello to your old man."

Ning Daoqi, known as the No. 1 "scattered man" in the Central Plains, had a smile on his lips, still staring intently at the silk in his hand, suddenly beamed with joy, and shouted like a child who got a treasure: "You're hooked!"

Lifting the fishing rod, the fish caught must have weighed tens of catties. The whole fishing rod could not bear the tension and bent. Shen Mu was dumbfounded when he saw it, and thought that it would be such a coincidence. Before you sit still, a big fish will take the bait.

The fish basket beside Ning Daoqi's feet was still empty. This was obviously the first and last big fish caught by Ning Daoqi, but if the fish was indeed as heavy as the fishing rod showed, it was guaranteed not to be stuffed into the small fish basket.

The fishing line slowly left the water, and it turned out to be empty without a hook.

Shen Mu stared in amazement at the still bent fishing rod, his whole body was numb, and his back felt chilly.

The fish shreds were swinging back and forth in mid-air, and Ning Daoqi was grabbing it as if he had caught a big fish. His hands also showed the big fish struggling and about to be unhooked. , so real that Shen Mu wondered if there was indeed an invisible fish hooked on an invisible hook.

After a while, Ning Daoqi finally untied the invisible fish, and the fishing rod returned to its original state. Ning Daoqi skillfully put the "fish" into the basket, sealed the lid, and looked at Shen Mu.

Shen Mu had never seen such a pair of eyes.

The other party is a pair of eyes that are indifferent to the world. Looking at them, it is like seeing another world that has nothing to do with this world. It seems that it can be permanently maintained in a mysterious and unpredictable level. Huge and unparalleled power, calm and elegant eyes reveal frankness, sincerity, and even a bit of childlike innocence.With his quaint and slender face, there is a kind of charm beyond the world.

He suddenly patted the bamboo pole beside his feet, showing a satisfied smile of catching fish, looked up at the sky, and said softly: "Look! The starry sky is so beautiful, it is impossible in the world, but it will become possible in the stars."

Shen Mu followed him to look up at the magnificent night sky, sat in a small boat and followed the waves on the mighty river, nodded and said: "The starry sky tonight is indeed unusually moving."

I thought to myself that if Xu Ziling was the one watching, he would be able to point out the name of each bright star, or where the star belongs to.

Ning Daoqi was still staring at the starry sky, and said calmly: "Young commander, have you heard the story of 'When you get wet with each other, it's like forgetting each other in the rivers and lakes'?"

Knowing that he wanted to enlighten himself, Shen Mu smiled wryly, "Please forgive my ignorance, I have never heard such a fable."

Although he has a hostile attitude everywhere, he still has admiration from the bottom of his heart for this most outstanding grand master in the past hundred years, so he asked humbly.

Ning Daoqi looked back at him again, smiled gently and said, "A small spring has dried up, and the fish are all trapped on the dry pond, so they can only blow moisture on each other and moisten each other with saliva. , but how can they travel freely and freely in the vast lake?"

Shen Mu's body shook, Jiang was old and hot, not to mention this Taoist supreme master with profound wisdom.

And these words are the most wonderful portrayal of Shen Mu's current situation. Although he is not trapped in the dry spring, he is not far from it. Under the threat of the Tang army, he can only live with Wang Shichong and others. Lack of truth.

His eyes fell on the fish reel beside Ning Daoqi's feet, and he said in a deep voice: "Senior, fishing is the joy of catching fish, but there is no fish in the basket, but the fun of fishing is still there. You know that getting fish and losing fish all depends on the heart." Since this is the case, why care about the gains and losses of drought and wetness?"

Ning Daoqi asked in surprise, "Where are the fish?"

With Shen Mu's quick thinking and eloquent eloquence, he was at a loss for words, but Ning Daoqi's sentence "Where are the fish" is full of wit and Zen, which is thought-provoking.

Shen Mu felt that his fighting spirit was greatly weakened.

Ning Daoqi showed a touching smile full of innocence, and said softly and seductively: "In the past, there were three gods in the world. The south was the Southern Emperor, and the north was the Northern Lord. The god in the center was named Hun Huan. Emperor Beijun gathered together to discuss the method of repaying kindness, and figured out that everyone has seven orifices for seeing, hearing, eating and breathing, so he dug a hole for Hun Dun every day, and after seven days, Hun Dun died after opening the seven orifices. Can the young commander What did you learn from this?"

Shen Mu sighed: "The boy understands that the senior wants to enlighten me, and wants the boy to act according to nature, but everyone has his own ambitions, and the senior feels that things are natural, but the boy has a different opinion, so it's okay."

Ning Daoqi let out a long laugh, shook his head and sighed: "Looking at you is like looking at yourself when you were young, never willing to succumb to authority, never willing to stick to established laws, will the young commander have the patience to listen to the old man's last sentence?" story?"

Shen Mu straightened his shoulders, his eyes sparkled, his attitude was still so humble and respectful, he nodded and said, "Senior, please give me some pointers."

Ning Daoqi said leisurely: "In ancient times, there were two gentlemen, A and B, who herded the sheep together, and lost the sheep. Ask A why he lost the sheep, and A replied that he was busy studying; asked B why he lost the sheep, so he went to gamble. What they did was completely different. different, but there is no difference in the result, and both lose their flock.”

Shen Mu met Ning Daoqi's eyes full of wisdom, and his heart was filled with huge waves. Ning Daoqi's story really hit his heart.

He has always felt that his motivation to fight for the world is different from others, and this is also the driving force behind his progress towards this ideal. However, Ning Daoqi used this story to vividly describe the judgment of a behavior, which can only be judged from the result. See, and imply that his actions could have disastrous consequences for the world.

The two looked at each other, Ning Daoqi was still in the same fairy-like posture that was indifferent to the world, pure and inaction, while Shen Mu's gaze became as clear and sharp as a blade.

Ning Daoqi has said all the good things, if Shen Mu refuses to turn around, it is bound to be a situation where he will see the truth.

(End of this chapter)